This thesis describes the synthesis and characterization of numerous metal-metal bonded complexes that are stabilized by extremely bulky amide ligands. It provides a comprehensive overview of the field, including discussions on groundbreaking complexes and reactions, before presenting in detail, exciting new findings from the PhD studies. The thesis appeals to researchers, professors and chemistry undergraduates with an interest in inorganic and/or organometallic chemistry.
This thesis describes the synthesis and characterization of numerous metal-metal bonded complexes that are stabilized by extremely bulky amide ligands. It provides a comprehensive overview of the field, including discussions on groundbreaking complexes and reactions, before presenting in detail, exciting new findings from the PhD studies. The thesis appeals to researchers, professors and chemistry undergraduates with an interest in inorganic and/or organometallic chemistry.
Nominated as an outstanding PhD thesis by Monash University, Victoria, Australia Provides a comprehensive overview of low-coordination, low oxidation state chemistry Simplifies what can be a complicated and confusing field in easy-to-digest sections Maximizes reader insights into the synthesis and purification of bulky amide ligands and corresponding metal complexes Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Jamie Hicks
Metal Tetrelyne Complexes Homonuclear Molecules Low Coordinate Complexes Inorganic Grignard Reagent Metal-Metal Bonded Complexes Dimeric Complexes Aminogermylyne Complexes Heterobimetallic Complexes Metal Halide Complexes Cyclic Alkyl Amino Carbene (CAAC)